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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Food and Nutrition

Explore 214 grant opportunities

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Blue Food Futures Research Grant Program
$10,000
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for early-career researchers to explore the role of aquatic foods in sustainable food systems, focusing on climate resilience, equity, and nutrition.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Health Promotion Mini-Grants
$1,000
Cambridge Public Health Department
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Cambridge-based organizations in implementing projects that promote healthy eating and physical activity for residents, students, and workers.

Health
Nonprofits
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan: U.S. Soy Marketing Promotion
$115,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a U.S.-based academic institution to train Uzbekistani professionals in the soy industry, focusing on marketing, food safety, and trade practices to enhance U.S. soy exports.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$350,000
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This program provides funding to Louisiana-based organizations and agencies to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, marketing, and food safety initiatives that benefit the broader industry.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Blue & You Mini Grants
$2,000
Blue & You Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to food pantries, nonprofits for emergency response equipment, and educational institutions for health initiatives that benefit students.

Health
Nonprofits
Farm to Food Security Grant Program
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and individuals in Minnesota to purchase and distribute locally grown food for free to residents facing food insecurity, particularly those underserved by traditional food systems.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
MAELC Education Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Minnesota to enhance agricultural education programs and develop future leaders in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award
$450,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 29, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to early-career scientists in the U.S. to pursue innovative research in food and agriculture, helping them overcome funding challenges as they establish their careers.

Food and Nutrition
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Advancing Research on the Application of Digital Health Technology to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes (R01- Clinical Trail Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on digital health technologies to improve the management of type 2 diabetes, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including universities, nonprofits, and community groups.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Montgomery County Fund Grant
$5,000
Montgomery County Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the community needs of Montgomery County, North Carolina, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Spark Good Local Grants
$5,000
Walmart
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community-focused projects that address specific needs in the areas surrounding Walmart stores and facilities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Biosensing
$7,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2019

This funding initiative supports researchers developing innovative biosensing technologies to monitor and identify biological substances, addressing critical challenges in health, agriculture, and environmental protection.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
$25,000
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in service projects addressing community needs, particularly in rural, tribal, and high-poverty areas, while focusing on priorities like youth mental health, public safety, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) Cooperative Agreements
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations that will deliver tailored technical assistance to health centers across the U.S. to improve primary health care delivery and operational efficiency.

Health
State governments
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This grant provides funding for universities and research institutions to conduct innovative projects that improve agricultural productivity and sustainability while addressing key challenges in the U.S. food supply chain.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
$9,500
Prince George’s County, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the creation and expansion of community gardens in Prince George’s County to improve food security, promote sustainable practices, and engage local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based organizations and businesses to improve food security and resilience in the local food supply chain, particularly for underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Research Grants in Regenerative Agriculture
$400,000
Greenacres Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and professionals in regenerative agriculture to conduct projects that improve soil health, agricultural resilience, and sustainable farming practices, with a focus on knowledge sharing and practical applications.

Agriculture
Nonprofits